The Industry’s Highest-Class*
Measurement Accuracy Is Now Yours.
* Among thru-beam type digital sensors, as of November 2020 in-company survey*
CE , FDA Approved
November 2020
New functions will be added to thru-beam type digital displacement sensor HG-T series
- Invalidates sudden changes in measurements (Tab cancel function)
- User-specified edge detection mode
- Hold state output (external output)
- Measured value reversal function
Communication Unit for Digital Displacement sensor SC-HG1
Please check “Communication Unit for Digital Displacement sensor SC-HG1” which can connect digital displacement sensor controller as well.
Features
Sensor that diagnoses its own state. Featuring a self-monitoring function!
Self-monitoring function released by using the digital displacement sensor communication unit SC-HG1 in combination with digital displacement sensor HG-S series and HG-T series.
Ultra-slim
The ultra-slim unit with a thickness of 8 mm 0.315 in allows easy installation in a limited space such as the inside of equipment.
Wide-angle measurement
The belt-shaped laser beam with a measurement width of 10 mm 0.394 in is used for measurement of dimensions and positions.
Industry’s highest*1 measurement accuracy
The HG-T series boasts repeatability*2 of 1 μm 0.039 mil and offers the highest*1 measurement accuracy in the industry.
● Sampling cycle setting can be selected from two options.
Standard: 1 ms, High speed: 0.5 ms.
● Average count setting can be selected from 11 options.
1 time, 2 times, 4 times, 8 times, 16 times, 32 times, 64 times, 128 times, 256 times, 512 times, 1,024 times
*1 As of November 2020, in-company survey
*2 This is the P-P value of digital measurement value with half shading at the middle position of the installation distance.
Two types of sensor heads are available.
Two types of sensor heads, one with a standard type receiver and the other with a slim type receiver, are available.
Side view attachment is available (optional). [HG-T1010]
Side view attachment (optional) is available for the standard type sensor head HG-T1010. This attachment can bend the laser beam at a right angle to allow flexible installation of the sensor head.
* Two side view attachment units are required when using the attachment on both emitter and receiver.
* The slim type sensor head HG-T1110 cannot be mounted with the side view attachment.
* Be sure to confirm proper detection using actual equipment in advance when using the side view attachment.
■Application example:
Lithium-ion battery winding section
Use of the side view attachment enables the installation of the sensor head closer to the winding section than when a conventional sensor head is used, thus contributing to the improvement of winding accuracy.
Beam axis adjustment assist function
The standard type sensor head HG-T1010 indicates the direction of receiver displacement relative to the emitter on the controller’s display screen and with the beam axis adjustment indicators on the receiver in an easy-to-understand fashion.
* The slim type sensor head HG-T1110 displays the displacement information only on the
controller’s display section.
Automatic emitter / receiver cable recognition
The HG-T series automatically recognizes the positional relationship of the emitter and receiver connected to the sensor head connection cable at the time the controller is turned ON. This function eliminates the need for identifying the correct cables to connect to the emitter and receiver. Wiring can be completed by simply attaching the connectors to the emitter and receiver.
* The sensor head connection cable is branched into two cables on the sensor head connecting side, but the two cables can be connected interchangeably to the emitter and receiver.
Die-cast aluminum case
The sensor head case is made of light and strong die-cast aluminum. It minimizes measurement fluctuations due to temperature effects. The die-cast aluminum case does not easily become distorted in shape by tightening of mounting screws as compared to a resin case. It is highly resistant to deterioration due to ageing. This robust case helps prevent deviations of beam axis alignment.
IP67 protection
The HG-T series features a protection structure of IP67(IEC) so it can be used in a place where the product may be exposed to water or large amounts of dust.
IP67 protection
The HG-T series features a protection structure of IP67(IEC) so it can be used in a place where the product may be exposed to water or large amounts of dust.
* Note that if the beam emitting / receiving surfaces of the sensor head are adhered with water or dust, correct measurements become inaccurate.
* The sensor head is watertight, but the connectors are not structurally resistant to dust, water or corrosion. Therefore, the HG-T series cannot be submerged in water or placed under falling water for measurement operation. Be sure to use the product in an appropriate environment.
All-direction LCD
The high-contrast LCD provides sharp and clear indications and wide viewing angle..
Dual display for added indication flexibility (equipped with NAVI function)
The 2-line digital display simultaneously shows head measurement (measured value) and judgment value (calculated value).
Equipped with intuitive circle meter
Values between allowable maximum and minimum values are indicated in green. Values outside of the allowable range are indicated in orange. This provides at-a-glance understanding of the margin to the tolerance limits.
Six types of detection modes
User-specified edge detection mode
Two points can be arbitrarily specified from multiple edges of the measurement object to be used for measurement, and the distance between the two points is measured.
* This change will be applied from production in November 2020.
Industry’s First!*
Auto edge detection mode
Edge detection can be started from either the TOP or BOTTOM without registering the detection direction. This eliminates the need for checking the detection direction.
* As of January 2019, according to in-company survey
Edge detection mode
External form / width detection mode
Inside diameter / gap detection mode
Central position detection mode
Monitoring of effects caused by stains
Notifies when the detection performance decreases due to accumulated stains.
Checks the degree of contamination based on the amount of light of the reference waveform (considered as 100 %).
* The reference waveform can be confirmed by using a combination of the “HG-T Configuration Tool” USB-based PC setting software and USB communication unit SC-HG1-USB or RS-485 communication unit SC-HG1-485. For details, refer to “Software”
Stable measurement of even transparent workpieces
The judgment level can be adjusted according to the degree of transparency.
Elimination of effects caused by fine foreign matters
The judgment filter value can be adjusted for the prevention of erroneous detections due to fine foreign matters.
The judgment filter value can be set to a desired value between 3 and 50.
Increasing the filter value ignores values resulting from foreign matters.
Invalidates sudden changes in measurements
If there is a sudden change in the edge position of the work piece, the change is invalidated and the judgement value is stabilized.
* This change will be applied from production in November 2020.
The USB communication unit provides convenient functions that facilitate the setting of the HG-T series while observing the waveform of received light by operating the dedicated USB-based PC setting software. The USB-based PC setting software can be downloaded free from our website.
*1 When connected to the communication unit for digital displacement sensor, up to 14 slave units can be connected per master unit.
*2 Dependent on PC environment.
USB-based PC setting software
HG-T Configuration Tool
For details, refer to “Software” page.
Order guide
Sensor heads
Standard type
Emitter: 8 × 30 × 60 mm 0.315 × 1.181 × 2.362 in
Receiver: 8 × 30 × 60 mm 0.315 × 1.181 × 2.362 in
Slim type
Emitter: 8 × 30 × 60 mm 0.315 × 1.181 × 2.362 in
Receiver: 8 × 20 × 60 mm 0.315 × 0.787 × 2.362 in
| Type | Measurement width |
Installation distance |
Repeatability (Note 1) |
Laser class | Model No. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Measurement width 10 mm 0.394 in |
Standard type |
10 mm 0.394 in |
0 to 500 mm 0 to 19.685 in |
1 μm 0.039 mil [Installation distance: 20 mm 0.787 in] 2.5 μm 0.098 mil [Installation distance: 100 mm 3.937 in] 5 μm 0.197 mil [Installation distance: 500 mm 19.685 in] |
Class 1 [JIS / IEC / GB / FDA (Note 2)] |
HG-T1010 |
| Slim type |
HG-T1110 | |||||
Notes:
1) This is the P-P value of digital measurement value with half shading at the middle position of the installation distance.
2) This product complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 Laser Notice No. 50, dated June 24, 2007, issued by CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) under the FDA (Food and Drug Administration).
Sensor head connection cables
| Type | Appearance | Model No. | Cable length | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor head connection cables |
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CN-HT-C2 | 2 m 6.562 ft |
This cable is used to connect the sensor head to the controller. The cable is branched into two cables on the sensor head connecting side, but the two cables can be connected interchangeably to the emitter and receiver. |
| CN-HT-C5 | 5 m 16.404 ft |
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| CN-HT-C10 | 10 m 32.808 ft |
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| CN-HT-C20 | 20 m 65.617 ft |
Controllers
| Type | Appearance | Model No. | Output | Maximum number of connectable controllers |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master unit |
High performance type |  |
HG-TC101 | NPN open-collector transistor |
Up to 15 slave units can be connected per master unit (Note) |
| HG-TC101-P | PNP open-collector transistor |
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| Slave units |
High performance type |  |
HG-TC111 | NPN open-collector transistor |
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| HG-TC111-P | PNP open-collector transistor |
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| Wire-saving type |  |
HG-TC113 | – | ||
Note: When connected to a communication unit for digital displacement sensor, up to 14 slave units can be connected per master unit.
USB communication unit
| Type | Appearance | Model No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB communication unit (Note 1) |
 |
SC-HG1-USB | When used together with the “HG-T Configuration Tool” USB-based PC setting software, current values and settings in the HG-T series can be confirmed or changed on the PC screen. * The USB-based PC setting software, “HG-T Configuration Tool,” can be downloaded free from our website. • Communication specification: USB 2.0 Full Speed (Note 2) • Communication protocol: Proprietary protocol • USB port: USB Mini-B (1 port) • Number of connectable units Controller: Up to 15 units (1 master unit, 14 slave units) per SC-HG1-USB unit |
Notes:
1) The USB communication unit cannot be used with contact-type digital displacement sensors HG-S series.
2) Dependent on PC environment.
Communication units for digital displacement sensors
Please check each product page for communication units for Digital Displacement Sensors.
>>CC-Link IE Field / CC-Link Communication Unit
>>Communication Unit for Digital Displacement Sensors SC-HG1(for EtherCAT / RS-485)
System configuration
Our product lineup includes communication units compatible with a variety of field networks such as CC-Link, CC-Link IE Field and EtherCAT. They can link with a production system and enable the incorporation and utilization of IoT.
* USB communication unit and RS-485 communication unit cannot be used simultaneously.
* To connect RS-485 communication unit via USB, the customer must arrange a USB2.0→RS-485 converter.
End plates
| Type | Appearance | Model No. | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| End plates |  |
MS-DIN-E [2 pcs. per set] |
Always use this when connecting controllers and a digital displacement sensor communication unit. |